Editor’s note: Lindsey Vonn is a former Olympic alpine skiing champion and eight-time World Cup downhill season champion. With less than a year to go until the 2026 Olympics, she writes about her return to the sport at age 40 and her thoughts on possibly ending her career at the upcoming Games. The women’s competition there will be in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, where Vonn has won a record 12 times on the World Cup tour.
By Lindsey Vonn
I’ve always loved a challenge. My journey back to competitive skiing has been driven by my love of the sport, going fast, and the exhilaration that drew me to the slopes. Cortina, Italy,
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